According to the Salt Therapy Association, “Halotherapy is a Dry Salt Therapy that utilizes a halogenerator to grind and crush 99.99% Pure Grade Sodium Chloride (salt) into micronized particles that are dispersed into a salt room via a dry salt aerosol that works to aid respiratory concerns and skin conditions.”
Dry pharmaceutical-grade salt is heated and then it is ground and crushed into very tiny microparticles in a machine called a halogenerator. These dry aerosol microparticles of salt are then dispersed into the SALT Booth®, salt room, or salt cave during your session. As you relax, the microparticles are inhaled. The particles penetrate deep into the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. Bacteria and pollutants are dissolved as salt enters the lungs and respiratory system by eliminating mucus and opening constricted airways.
According to the Salt Therapy Association, salt therapy is safe*. It is a 100% drug-free, non-invasive, comfortable treatment. The only people who should avoid salt therapy are those with severe chronic respiratory issues and those with open wounds and sores. It is advisable that people going into a salt chamber remove all personal jewelry, glasses and other belongings since salt can be corrosive to exposed metal.
*As with any type of treatment, results may vary. We always encourage our clients to consult their local physician with regard to salt therapy.
*Yes, salt therapy is safe for children. It is a highly recommended natural treatment. There are no potentially harmful side effects. The treatment is suitable for children of any age (as young as 1-month-old). Interestingly, children respond to the therapy more quickly than do adults. During a salt therapy session, children can play with toys or read books.
*As with any type of treatment, results may vary. We always encourage our clients to consult their local physician with regard to salt therapy.
According to the Salt Therapy Association, halotherapy is recognized as a safe and effective wellness practice for preventive and restorative health care. It is not a medical treatment and does not offer a cure. Salt therapy is not recommended for people with contagious diseases, fever, open wounds, cancer, severe hypertension, mental disorders, and active tuberculosis. It is also not recommended for those who require constant use of an oxygen tank.Pregnant women should consult with their doctor before using halotherapy. Anyone with serious health concerns needs to seek proper medical advice and care.
*Some people are concerned about the intake of salt because of issues relating to diet, high blood pressure, and hypertension. This type of salt intake is connected to the digestive tract. Dry salt therapy is different since it is associated with the respiratory system. When inhaled, the amount of micro salt particles entering the respiratory system is extremely low, so it doesn’t present any risk to your health. It actually kills bacteria, reduces inflammation, and expands airways.
*As with any type of treatment, results may vary. We always encourage our clients to consult their local physician with regard to salt therapy.
Side effects are infrequent. Some people might experience a mild tickle in the throat or an increase in coughing due to an excess mucus buildup. This is an indication the therapy is working. Other effects might be a slight skin irritation for those with hypersensitive skin.
Salt therapy has provided benefits for those with the following conditions:
- Allergies
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Psoriasis
- Rhinitis
- Chronic ENT illnesses
- Sinus Infections
- Cold/Flu
- Sinusitis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Smoker’s Cough
- Dermatitis
- Snoring
- Ear Infections
- Stress and Fatigue
- Eczema
- Wheezing
Salt rooms are designed to provide dry salt therapy in a man-made environment that can vary by size, design, and function. A salt cave is a type of style and décor of a salt room that often resembles a cave-like environment.
There are basically two types of salt rooms—active and passive. The Aqua Spa Float Center has an Active salt room.
Active salt rooms provide a much more effective salt therapy environment utilizing a halogenerator to grind salt into micron-sized particles that are then dispersed into the air.
Passive salt rooms provide an environment using various salt elements and décor, along with the right temperature, humidity, and climate conditions. This is done to mimic the look and feel of salt caves and mines, which can provide a therapeutic effect known as Speleotherapy. These facilities often do not utilize any equipment (halogenerator) to disperse salt into the air.
A halogenerator is a specific type of technological equipment that is used to create an effective modality of providing dry salt therapy. A halogenerator grinds pure salt into fine particles and gently mists them into the air of our salt room.
- It has a feeding mechanism where you place salt crystals that then release the salt into a grinder.
- The grinder is typically made of a blade and cutting mechanism that can precisely crush, grind, and cut the salt crystals into precise microparticles.
- These particles are then dispersed by a blower/fan mechanism that pushes the salt particles into the salt chamber room.
Wear comfortable clothing to ensure a relaxing session. The salt room maintains a temperature of 70 degrees and 40-50% humidity. Remember, salt is a corrosive mineral and is harmful to metal. You should remove any jewelry and glasses before entering the room.
Cell phones and other electronics are permitted in salt therapy suite. If you choose to use an electronic device we ask that you put in on silent mode. If you choose to use your cell phone or tablet in the salt therapy suite, please note that we cannot be held responsible for any damage that the salt may cause to your electronic devices. You also have the option of leaving your cell phone in a locker outside the salt room.
